About

The mission of the Civil and Environmental (CEE) Department is: to promote learning and the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge in civil and environmental engineering through integration of teaching, scholarship, and service. 

Our department prepares students for engineering practice, advanced study, and lifelong learning in civil and environmental engineering. Graduates are expected to be proficient in the fundamentals of sustainable engineering analysis and design and understand the importance and methods of effective communication. Students are also encouraged to use the extensive network and educational resources of Syracuse University to broaden and enhance the quality of their engineering education. 

The CEE Department is affiliated with research centers on campus including the Center for Environmental Systems Engineering and the Syracuse University Infrastructure Institute. Some department faculty members are also associated with the Syracuse Center of Excellence (CoE) in Environmental and Energy Systems and the BioInspired Institute.  

All faculty members in the CEE Department are well-respected authors and scholars, and all are active in teaching, research, and professional service. Our students are highly qualified and many of our graduates are currently enjoying successful careers in the field of civil and/or environmental engineering, contributing their talents and experiences to the betterment of the profession and society.  

Our undergraduate programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The department offers courses in technical areas such as environmental, geotechnical, materials, hydraulics, structural, transportation, construction management, and water resources engineering. Students enrolling in our program can also take courses from the nearby campus of the State University of New York Environmental Science & Forestry (SUNY ESF). The rigor and flexibility of our programs not only prepare students to embark on challenging careers upon graduation, but to pursue advanced degrees in their areas of interest. The department offers B.S./M.S. programs in both civil and environmental engineering. 

Our graduate programs are focused on three primary areas: 

• Construction Engineering and Management 

• Environmental Engineering 

• Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials 

The college supports and maintains a variety of computational and experimental laboratories for use in teaching and research in these disciplines. Learn more about our programs, faculty, and facilities.